Election Action Off and Running!
Candidates for Dallas City Council are currently filling out labor’s questionnaire. The form is posted on our web site along with other pertinent election information.
Labor activists will interview candidates on February 27. The entire endorsement process will be conducted safely on-line. Election day is May 1, but older Dallasites will be voting by mail a month earlier.
Labor doesn’t just promote candidates. Concerned activists could choose other ways to participate, but those who volunteer with the AFL-CIO will be building a labor movement that will be effective far beyond election day. Please get on board.
February is Black History Month
National and State AFL-CIO’s Call for Help
The main legislative priority for working families is the Protect the Right To Organize (PRO) Act now being considered in Congress. We are asked to call Congress or to write a letter.
The Communications Workers remind us that the Senate is considering the nomination of Marty Walsh for Secretary of Labor. They call for us to call 1-877-782-8274 in support.
Amazon workers at Bessemer, Alabama, are under heavy pressure from managers who want them to vote against unionization. A union win would be an historical milestone.
Our State AFL-CIO has published a “fair shot” agenda for the Texas legislature. To keep up to date on how to help get the best for Texas, get on their mailing list by writing ed@texasaflcio.org.
A special ruling from Texas Attorney General Paxton is a stab at the Texas State Employees Union (TSEU). With a statewide lobbying campaign, the state employees have won the right to a public hearing on February 18. But they need continuing support. Click here
Fallen Warriors
The Dallas AFL-CIO joins in the national mourning for former AFL-CIO President John Sweeney and troubadour Anne Feeney.
More Actions Coming Up
Feb 8: U.S. Senate begins trial of ex-President Donald Trump
Feb 8: Amazon workers in Bessemer, Alabama, begin vote on whether they will form a union with the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU-UFCW)
Feb 8, 5P: Texas AFL-CIO "Live at Five" video presentation on their Facebook page.
Feb 11: Nelson Mandela was freed from prison in 1990
Feb 16: Deadline for High School Students to Apply for Texas AFL-CIO Scholarship Program
Feb 18: Public hearing on union-busting against Texas State Employees
Feb 18, 7:30P: Dallas AFL-CIO Central Labor Council for all affiliated members. Contact Gene Lantz
Feb 19: 6P: AFL-CIO Constituency Groups and all of labor's supporters gather on line. Contact Gene Lantz
Feb 19, 9A: Begin the Labor Innovation and Technology Summit on-line. Register at https://www.sagaftra.org/labor-innovation-technology-summit-2021
Feb 27: Dallas AFL-CIO interviews candidates for possible endorsement
